How Many Syllables In Gammon?
2syllables
Gammon has 2 syllables, gamm-on. It is a disyllabic word.
gammon
/ˈɡæm.ən/ UK /ˈɡæm.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gamm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡæm.ən/
Division By Letters
gamm-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gammon
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | ɡ | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Gammon Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gammon?
Gammon has 2 syllables, gamm-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡæm.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in gammon?
The first syllable, gamm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gammon?
Gammon has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gammon into syllables?
By sound, ɡæm.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, gamm-on.